Dr. Guillermo Prado

Dr. Prado is the University of Miami's chief academic officer, serving as interim provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. He is a professor of Nursing and Health Studies, Public Health Sciences, and Psychology at UM. For significantly advancing knowledge in the behavioral interventions, health disparities, and adolescent health literature, he has received numerous awards and honors, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Hispanic Science Network, the Community, Culture, and Prevention Science Award from the Society for Prevention Research and election to the prestigious National Academy of Medicine. Dr. Prado has received approximately $30 million of continuous NIH and CDC funding since his doctoral studies as PI and over $100 million as Co-I, mentor, or collaborator.